Accountability Must Match the Rhetoric in Mount Vernon
The recently released Department of Justice (DOJ) report on the Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD) paints a disturbing picture of systemic abuses, unconstitutional policing,...
Strand Strike Comes To An End With Historic New Contract For Workers
Workers at the world-famous New York East Village bookstore win 37% raise in new contract
The three-day-long strike at the Strand Bookstore has officially ended...
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard Announces Assoc Judge Peter Davis will temporarily serve as Full-Time Judge
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawn Patterson-Howard released a statement Thursday, announcing Associate Judge Peter Davis will fill the vacancy in Mount Vernon City Court due...
City of Mount Vernon Responds to Receiving DOJ Investigation Into The MVPD
The City of Mount Vernon received the release of the findings from the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) pattern and practice investigation into the...
U.S. Attorney Announces Findings Of Civil Rights Violations By The Mt Vernon Police Dept
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice’s...
“Unlicensed Smoke Shops Not Welcome In Yonkers,” Mayor Spano & Yonkers Police Calling For State Action Now
More than 4,000 Products Totaling More than $60,000 Containing Unregulated Marijuana, THC, and Vapes Confiscated Over the Past Nine Months from Smoke Shops Found...
Former Mt. Vernon Mayor André Wallace Receives Award From White House
Former Mount Vernon Mayor & Councilman André Wallace received the President's Lifetime Achievement Award from the President of The United States of America Joe...
The Silent Struggle: Why Young Black Men in Westchester Are Falling Behind
Young Black men in New York, particularly in Westchester County, are navigating a complex web of systemic challenges that hinder their potential. The statistics...
NY Mayor Eric Adams Sparks Backlash by Partnering with Trump-Era ‘Border Czar’ to Address NYC 6.4 Billion Migrant Crisis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has made a striking pivot in addressing the city’s mounting migrant crisis, announcing his intent to work with Tom Homan, a former Trump administration official and newly appointed "border czar," to tackle the issue. The collaboration reflects a broader shift in Adams’ approach as he grapples with the growing financial and social impacts of accommodating migrants.
Mayor Spano & City Of Yonkers Announce Termination Of DOJ Monitoring Of YPD
Investigation of Yonkers Police Dept. Practices Began in 2007
Mayor Mike Spano and Yonkers Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza mark a historic day in City history...
Why Westchester County Can’t Attract Black Male Teachers
Westchester County, New York, is celebrated for its diversity and proximity to New York City. Yet, in its classrooms, a glaring gap persists in...
Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education: A Path to Equity in Special Education at SWBOCES
Special Education leader provides guidance, expertise in key area for ensuring equity for all students
The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Culturally Responsive-Sustaining (CR-S)...
Is MVCSD Planning To Close School Named After First Black Teacher – Cecil H. Parker?
On Monday, November 25th, my phone blew up with concerns that the Mount Vernon City School District was planning to close Cecil H. Parker,...
Bethel Gospel Assembly: Harlem’s Heartbeat of Service and Empowerment
On November 28, 2024, Bethel Gospel Assembly hosted its annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Clothes Giveaway, and it was a beautiful testament to the power...
Why Disney/Marvel Should Bring Back Jonathan Majors
In Hollywood, stories of redemption and second chances are not just plotlines—they often reflect real-life arcs of resilience, growth, and accountability. Nowhere has this...
Get Ready to Witness a Story That Will Change Your Life: The Honorable Shyne Premiere
The Honorable Shyne premiere was an experience that will shake you to your core. If you weren’t there on November 13, 2024, you missed...
Jussie Smollett’s Conviction Overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
Chicago, IL – In a landmark decision on November 21, 2024, the Illinois Supreme Court overturned the conviction of actor and singer Jussie Smollett, ruling...
Finding the Right Fit: A Parent’s Journey Through the Yonkers Public School Expo
Parenting is hard—especially when it comes to picking the right school for your kid. It’s not just about grades or test scores, it’s about...
Dr. Albert Vann Way: Honoring a Legacy of Education, Activism, and Empowerment
On November 17, 2024, a transformative event unfolded in Brooklyn with the renaming of McDonough Street and Stuyvesant Avenue to Dr. Albert Vann Way—a...
Greenburgh Restorative Circle Project Listening Circle at GPL
Greenburgh Public Library and The Greenburgh Restorative Circle Project Offer Community Listening Circles - Nov. 14th - Building Bridges for Racial Equity and...
